America's First Serial Killer: HH Holmes and The Murder Castle

Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale.  This week, your curator Zach is covering America's First Serial Killer:  H. H. Holmes

Prepare yourself for an unsettling journey as we recount the transformation of Herman Mudgett into the infamous H.H. Holmes. From bullied child to manipulative mastermind, Holmes' story is one of deception, fraud, and the eerie "Murder Castle" in Chicago. We explore his chilling exploits, focusing on his fraudulent insurance schemes and the tragic fate of Ben Pietzel and his family. While the myths around Holmes are numerous, our focus centers on the verifiable, showcasing a man who thrived on chaos and left a ghastly legacy behind.

As we wrap up, the haunting specter of H.H. Holmes lingers, intertwined with debunked theories and the somber tale of his castle's mysterious caretaker. The episode leaves you pondering the complexities of Holmes' life and the enduring fascination with his crimes.

Reference Shout Outs: 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkmJ2i4kZ1c

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes

• https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes

• https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes

• https://prezi.com/xvodb8gbldbv/timeline-of-hh-holmes/

• https://www.history.com/topics/crime/murder-castle

• https://interactive.wttw.com/timemachine/devil-white-city

• https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes

• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/enduring-mystery-hh-holmes-americas-first-serial-killer-180977646/

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